John Laban Jr (1912–1950)
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- Born
- 1912
- Died
- 1950
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Laban born? 1912.
When did John Laban die? 1950.
Life story
John Laban Jr (1912–1950) was born in 1912, and died in 1950, at about age 38. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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The world John lived through
1912 · age 0 — The Titanic sank
1917 · age 5 — The United States entered World War I
1920 · age 8 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1929 · age 17 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1935 · age 23 — The Social Security Act was signed
1939 · age 27 — World War II began in Europe
1944 · age 32 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
1947 · age 35 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about John Laban
When was John Laban born?
John Laban was born in 1912.
When did John Laban die?
John Laban died in 1950.
How old was John Laban at the time of death?
John Laban was about 38 years old.
Where is John Laban buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Laban was born?
William Howard Taft was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Laban died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Laban part of?
Born in 1912, John Laban was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year John Laban was born?
In 1912, the Titanic sank.
What major events happened during John Laban's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Titanic sank (1912, age 0); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 6); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 17); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 25); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 32); the Korean War began (1950, age 38).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Laban?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named John Laban are on AncestryData?
2 people named John Laban are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1912
Death
1950
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